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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1952-12-04, Page 1Eightieth Year Legion Votes Hospital $3,000 Elects Heywood $3,000 was voted to the Huron Hospital by the Branch of the Canadian at its meeting last Thurs- Over South Exeter Legion day. The money was raised by monster bingos sponsored by the branch for the hospital building fund. Legion members also donated $400 to the Exeter Recreation Council to sponsor boys in the district, recreation director, sports activities. (Vernon Heywood president of the branch for 1953. He succeeds Harvey Pfaff as head of the 200-member organ- was and vice- ization. Andrew Bierling named first vice-president Maxwell Harness is second president. -Zone Commander George ’lis, of Howick, spoke to members. Four new veterans were initiated into the branch. President Harvey Pfaff con­ ducted tho business. Past presi­ dent Fred Darling was in charge for tire election of officers. was elected hockey for Doug Smith, outlined the Single Copy Meetings Quiet,Orderly by five Ceremony To InaugurateMe- and tlie that the mills in the was con- School Trustees: Roy Mason and were; W. G. Cochrane. R. E. Pooley. - Reeve: William Ralph Bailey, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1952 Exeter, Stephen Return Councils,* Election Severely Burned Mr. Jim Cann received a vere scalding on the right side of his face and right arm Tues­ day evening when he was finish­ ing the day’s work at the cider mill. He was cleaning out a barrel with a steam hose when the hose slipped, spraying him with steam.. He was treated. in the office Dr. Fletcher. se- of Artificial Ice Ready Monday? Skating on artificial ‘ice at, Exeter Memorial Arena should begin early next week, Board chairman Edward Brady said this week. Ice tests, expected to be made this weekend, will indicate how soon the public will be allowed on the sheet. If all goes well, there may 'be skating Monday. Hot water tests have been made through the pipes to find any leaks. Workmen are filling under the pipes gravel, and when that is complet­ ed, ammonia tests will be and snow brought in. now with made Juniors PI an Award Night The first showing of the depicting Bob Hern, Granton, winning the King’s Guineas at the Royal Witer Fair last will be the Achievement Friday. A record _ junior farmers from Huron County is expected to invade local high school to receive annual awards and prizes. Nineteen 4-H clubs from county will be represented well as the girls’ Garden Clubs. Mr. J. A. Garner,' director of extension of the Ontario Depart­ ment of Agriculture, will be the speaker. The Achievement Day’s pro­ gram is under the direction of the Huron County 4-H Club Leaders Association, composed of two members from each club. Harry S turd Jr, of Auburn, is president. The 19 4-H Clubs include 10 calf clubs, four swine clubs, one feature of the Day in Exeter crowd of over film year 4-H this 800 the the the as four swine clubs, clubs, three grain ___ _ __ tractor maintenance club and a forestry club. They are assisted by G. W. Mont­ gomery and John Butler, ag.- reps for Huron County. Miss Jean Steckle, county home economist, is in charge of the garden clubs, which com­ prise close to 150 girls. FILM PREMIERE — The first public sliowing*of the motion picture portraying how Bob Hern, Granton, won the King's Guineas last yea - ' the Royal Winter Fair will be made at the 4-H Club Achievement Night at the high school this week. Picture shows the former Governor-General of Canada, Lord Alexander, presenting Bob with the diploma. In the mid­ dle is the president of the fair. Over 800 boys and girls from the county will see the film. P.S. Board Debates Building Plans Exeter Public School Board in­ timated this week it would seek public opinion to assist it in making a decision between two construction proposals to accom­ modate increased enrolments over the next four years. The board asked The Times- Advocate. to present a brief on the proposals to acquaint taxpayers with the problems considerations involved. Sketches Submitted Preliminary sketches were submitted to the board Monday night by H. J. Steele of Page & Steele, architects. The two pro­ posals and a rough estimate of their costs are, briefly: 1. Addition of an east wing to the present building to provide four classrooms and two rest rooms—$9 2,000. 2. Construction of a new school in the west ward to pro­ vide five classrooms and two rest rooms—$112,000. Accommodation Taxed According to Chairman R. E. Russell, no decision will be made until the ’53 board is sworn in and the plans thoroughly in­ vestigated and discussed. The enrolment is already tax­ ing the accommodation provided by the school. There are 390 pupils in only nine classrooms now. It is hoped to secure an ad­ ditional teacher at the beginning of the new year and convert the music room into another class­ room. This should provide enough accommodation for the present school year, ■In September, however, 75 pupils will begin in Grade 1 while only 25 will graduate from Grade 8. This indicates an in­ crease of 50 next term. These could be accommodated, under the and in theconsiderable handicap, gymtorium. The enrolment will again in ’54 and ’55, 40 pupils each year. Accommoda­ tion must be provided for these pupils. The future enrolments are de­ termined from the population figures set out in the assessment roll. The Tiraes-Advocate will pre­ sent its brief on the construction proposals in the near future. increase by about The board examined the sketches and discussed advan­ tages of the proposals and varia­ tions of. them with Mr. Steele and Gr. G.. Gardiner, inspector. Purchase Cups The board approved the pur­ chase of award cups for field day winners. Mrs. Marion Sanders, who will retire from the board at the end of the year, expressed apprecia­ tion -of the cooperation of the othei1 members. Board Member Criticizes Cost Set By Department For Schools ^A member of the South Huron District High Board, W. E. Mid­ dleton, of Exeter, criticized the estimate of costs for school con­ struction -set by the Ontario De­ partment of Education as "far too high". Mr. Middleton said the mini­ mum of $25,000 per classroom set by the department was “ridi­ culous". He felt adequate school accommodation could be built much cheaper. __ Stephen ' Chambers, Estimates A. W. representative, Edward agreed. Low Morgan, of Usborne, noted that the department’s es­ timates were lower than the actual cost when the new build­ ing was constructed in 1950. "There wasn’t a single contractor within the estimate made at that time," he said. Mr. Middleton suggested local labor could construct the build­ ings at considerable saving, re- fering to the South Huron Hos­ pital as an example. He main­ tained some of the “frills" could Develop New Physical Program To Condition R.C.A.F Trainees be eliminated at considerable saving. “If you want all the fancy gadgets on a building, it’s going to cost you money," he said.' Mr. Middleton opened the dis­ cussion during the board meet­ ing. An addition, is being con­ sidered for the high school but no serious planning has been started. Criticizes Police Municipal and provincial pol­ ice were criticized by Edward Chambers for their failure to apprehend thieves. He made the criticism during the discussion of the recent robbery at the school. There have been no ar­ rests made in connection with the theft. “It’s nay opinion police in this area take a long time to catch anybody,” he said. W. E. Middleton pointed out ■that the provincial police cannot act on town cases. Surplus Secretary-treasurer E. D. ey estimated there would 'surplus of about $15,000 year. Last year’s surplus $23,000. Mr. Howey announced Stephen township would receive an extra representative on the board next year because it has the most public school students enrolled. This year, W/E. Mid­ dleton was ’the public school re­ presentative for Exeter. Principal H. L. Sturgis report­ ed enrolment at 387. Night ■school is attracting over 375 adults fo: weekly sessions. The senior boys captured the volleyball championship at the W.O.S.S.A. tournament in Lon­ don Saturday. Joyce Haugh a graduate last year, has been awarded a Carter Scholarship, he announced. ,5 Exeter quietly elected its re­ presentatives to council, school hpard and public utilities com­ mission this week. Ratepayers showed so little in­ terest in the nominations, it ap­ peared another meeting would be needed. Five minutes before tlie qualification deadline, how­ ever, the last-post was filled. Only one new face will appear in municipal office for 1953. He is Richard D. Jermyn, William Street, who succeeds Eugene Beaver on council. The only other change Is on the school board where Carfrey Cann, a former member, replaces Mrs. Marion Sanders who retired. Elected Mayor; Deputy Kenzie. Council ward Brady, Robert Dinney, chard Jermyn, Andrew Snelgrove and Earl Witmer. School Board: Carfrey Cann, W. H. Pollen and W. G. Seldon. P.U.C.: H. C. Rivers. Others nominated were; for council, Eugene Beaver, Fred Darling; for school board, W. E. Middleton, Fred Darling, Attendance at the nomination meeting Monday afternoon and the public meeting the same night numbered about 30. There were few questions, little excite­ ment, and no debate. This will be Mayor Cochrane’s second year at the helm. He ■served as deputy-reeve on coun­ cil previous to his election last year. For Reeve Pooley and Deputy- Reeve McKenzie it will be their second year in these positions. 'Mayor W. G. Cochrane said it was with regret that the resigna­ tion of Police Chief John Norry had been accepted. He paid trib­ ute to Mr. Norry for his years of service to the town. "Work on the arena was pro­ gressing well and it should be operating in a matter of days." The mayor noted the construc­ tion of the hospital was advanc­ ing and that the town had not been called upon for a donation, which was "a great credit to the community and the surrounding area". Ed- Ri- How- be a this was that Some day the Royal Canadian Air Force may be overflowing with physical beauties. - Sound good? It is good. And if the wishes of F/O E. Alto come true that day may not be too far in the future. “The striving for physical beauty and physical health pro­ ceed along converging which will finally meet perfect body.” That’s the axiom of the cal culture masters who the world how to live with a healthy body. From these old lines in a physi- taught First Of Sunday Concerts Features Huronia Chorus The first or a series of Sun­ day evening concerts in Exeter will be held this Sunday, Decem­ ber 7, in .Tames Street United Church. Featured will be the Huronia Male Chorus under the direction of Mrs. Alice Sturgis. The concerts are sponsored by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in cooperation with the Exeter Rec­ reation Council. They will be held every two weeks during the winter months. Purpose of the series is to present musical entertainment for the enjoyment of residents in Exeter and district. The Huronia Male Chorus, composed of men from the South Huron area and famous for their annual production of an operotta, will present a con- cert of choral songs to start the series. On December 21, a Community Christmas sing-Song 'will be held led by W. R. GOuldlng, former organist at James Street United Churcli and now of London. On the same program will be the Exeter' Chorallaires, a group of six ladies led by Miss Kaye Mc­ Gill who sing with the Huronia Chorus. Mrs. J. G. Cochrane will be the accompanist. Other concerts will feature the local Dutch Choir, R.C.A.F. Station Centralia Glee Club, Junior Choir of James Street United Church', Exeter Citizens' Band, S.H.D.H.S. Glee Club and a program of prominent local singers including Allan Elston and members of the Wildfong family, In arranging the concerts, the sponsors have received excellent cooperation from local church groups who have enthusiastically endorsed the series. The committee in charge is composed of Miss Norma Wilson, Mrs. Gwyn Whilsmith and Miss Marlon Bissett. master s, Scandinavians Perre Ling, Nihls Bukh and Knudsen, physical fitness expert F/O Alto has garnered principles juvenate physical culture RCAF. Purpose of the modern cal c ulture , scheme now introduced to No. 1 FTS Cadets is “to raise the standard of health and physical fitness of the aircrew trainee through suitably programmed and grad­ ed calesthenics, games, sports and recreation, so that he will become a more effectively func­ tioning neuro-muscular unit.” That’s how Flying Officer Alto describes his new program. Descriptions by Flight Cadets who have tried the new scheme, centre around two words: "great —terrific." Although now being used in many major universities through­ out the world, this carefully- planned programme is relatively new to the RCAF. F/O Alto, explaining the dif­ ference between physical cul­ ture as aircrew will soon know it, and the old method of strenu­ ous runs and physical jerks, stated that the prime factor would now be consideration for the individual. Emphasis would be placed on, not the jerky, taut movements of old, but the acquiring of agility, flexibility co-ordination and strength. Relief or physical and mental stresses, built-up while sitting tensed in cramped positions in aircraft will be greatly alleviat­ ed. Taken into account too, will be the strain placed on the body by the G forces. Designed to strengthen both the body and the mind of the aircrew member throughout his entire career, the work now be­ ing undertaken by F/O Alto should put Flight Cadets in top condition. (Centralia Coronet) to re­ in the physi- being Flight Considerable more work had been done on sewers and drains than was expected at the first of the year. The engineer had advised council the present con­ struction will fit into an overall sewer system. Lowest Rate The town tax rate, the mayor said, is the lowest of the urban centres of the county mills. It is hard to imagine rate will remain at 50 1953. . _______„ He commended Deputy - Reeve | the youngsters and a worthwhile McKenzie for work on the roads," park for all the residents." stating they were in better shape, In County Council, he said Ex­ now than they had been for | —Please turn to page 14 some time. He said council had, under­ taken the study of industrial promotion during the year asked, citizens to advertise town to attract industry. Improve Dump Reeve R. E. Pooley said dump nad been improved. It proposed to erect a fence to trol access to the dump and to grow a hedge to hide the sight. "We hope in time to develop Riverview Park,” the reeve stat­ ed, “to provide swimming for Stephen township council was returned by acclamation this week. It was a calm election, in. sharp contrast to the spirited contests of past years, Unopposed for a second con­ secutive term are: Reeve: Jack Morissey, Deputy- Reeve: Wellington Haist. Council: Edward Gill, Gordon Lamport and Gordon Ratz. Elected as Wellwood Gill, George Clarke. Feature of New Telephone System Climaxing extensive prepara­ tory work, the conversion of Ex­ eter's telephone system from hjagnetj to common battery op­ eration will take place at 8 o’clock next Wednesday morning, December 10. C. B. Symonds, Bell Telephone manager for this region, said that the new “crankless" system will be plac.ed in operation with­ in a matter of seconds, with vir­ tually no interruption in service. At a given signal, the switch­ board in the old exchange will be disconnecter’ and operations will be tr^ns er^d to the new exchange at 80. Main south, The compj will also be exchange on 10 and the building will Inaugural Ceremony Arranged An official inaugural ceremony in the new exchange has been arranged for the afternoon of the opening day. A representa­ tive group of local citizens, in­ cluding the mayor and council­ lors, will inspect the premises and watch the operation of the new switchboard. Mayor W. G. Cochrane will officially place a long distance call. 80. y s business office located in the new and after December office in the old be closed. Farmers Behind In Soils, Seed Sown Below Average Huron County farmers are far behind in their knowledge of soils as compared to livstock, G. W. Montgomery, ag rep for the county, told the annual meeting of the local branch of and Crop Improvement tion last week. "I’d venture to say," "if farmers were to . class of cattle, they would do an excellent job, whereas not many, in fact, few could judge soil. He told of the township meet­ ings promoted by the county Federation of Agriculture office to acquaint farmers with the free soil-testing service provided by O.A.C. Lacks Phosphorous Tests have shown that soil in the c ounty contains a fair amount of organic matter, a good percentage of nitrogen, a med­ ium amount of potash, but that it is low in phosphorous The purity of seed used in Huron is slightly worse than the average of the province, accord­ ing to C. H. Kingsbury, fieldman for the Ontario Department of Agriculture who reported results of the 1952 drill survey. Butler, assistant agri­ representative, reported three grain clubs in the Exeter, McKillop and the Soil Associa- he said, judge a of the John culture on the county, Howick, of which all had 9 6 per cent completion of their jects. Harry Strang, of Usborne, first president of the county branch, and a present member of the Ontario executive, spoke, on the provincial constitution regarding membership. All Hu­ ron county farmers are members of the branch. Robert S, McKerclier, R.R. 1, Dublin, president of the county Federation of Agriculture, con­ gratulated the organization. New Slate A nominating committee brought in the following direct­ ors for their respective town­ ships: Ashfield, Cecil Johnston; Hul- lett, Oliver Anderson; Turnbury, Clarence Shaw; Howick, Fred Doubleday; Grey, William Turn­ bull; Morris, Dick Proctor; East Wawanosh, Harry Sturdy; West Wawanosh, Walter Washington; Colborne, f William M. Clark; Goderich, Alvin Bettles; Stanley, Elmer Webster; Hay, Harold Elder; Stephen, Allan Walper; Usborne, Dick Etherington; Tuc­ kersmith, Robert Allan, Mc­ Killop, Russell Bolton. Mr. Strang, the zone director, and William Dougall, Hensall, weed inspector, were named as executive members. It was de­ cided that the president and first vice-president would be the appointed delegates to attend the Ontario convention in To­ ronto in January. Mr. Symonds* urged Exeter residents to avoid making un­ necessary calls immediately be­ fore 8 a.m. on the morning of ■the cutover because they would cause abnormal congestion on the switchboard at a time when the exchange staff will be busy with last-minute details. For the same reason, “curiosity" calls right after the cutover should also be avoided. A few minutes before the con­ version, operators will request all who happen to be calling to hang up and call again after 8 a.m., when they will be able to do so without using the crank. Mr. Symonds noted that all Exeter telephones have been modified/tt operate during the change-? vet period. Shortly after the new exchange is opened, however, installers will start visiting all homes and businesses to replace the present telephones with new streamlined sets. This work will be completed within a few weeks. Under the present system, Ex­ eter telephones have a magneto in them which generates current when the crank is turned. This current forces a small shutter to drop down on a panel in front of the operator, indicating the caller’s number. The operator, plugging in a cord, requests the number desired and then com­ pletes the connection, provided the called line is not busy. Un­ less the crank at the end of the con­ versation, the operator has no way of knowing when to dis­ connect the lines. No Cranking, Just Lift Receiver Following the change-over, Ex­ eter residents will simply lift the receiver and a tiny light will glow on the exchange switch­ board to signal the operator. When the receiver is replaced, another light will glow, notify­ ing the operator to disconnect the line. subscriber turns the J®! USBORNE FEDERATION OFFICERS — Retiring president of Usborne of Agriculture, Howard Johns, second from left, congratulates Edwin Miller, his successor who was elect­ ed Friday night. First vice-president Arnold Cann, left, and secretary Ken Hern watch. The annual meeting of the township federation was held in Thames Road United Church. the nomination meeting was the place in which it was held —- the renovated, township hall. Ratepayers were obviously pleased with the pleas­ ant atmosphere presented by the building. Ladies were present for the first time in many years. Cooperation was the keynote of Stephen council’s report to the ratepayers Monday afternoon, Each member expressed satis­ faction of the close harmony in. the council during the year. The meeting was in sharp contrast to those of former years’ when charges and counter­ charges were thrown from the platform and in the audience. There was little discussion or questioning of council Monday. Reeve Jack Morrissey said taxes had to be increased this ■ i\ear to overcome the $lQ,OOOia deficit in 1951. "There will bet no deficit while I am reeve," he said. He acknowledged the grant received from the federal govern­ ment in lieu of taxes on crown property, commended Roy Swartz, former deputy-reeve for movement and have instigating the county council, why it could not years ago. Seek Acreage Grand Bend, porated, had acres which, reeve, rightfully belonged Snow Brings Accident Rash Show which made roads dan­ gerously slippery caused a rash of accidents this week in the district. On Saturday, F/O Mackelvie, 33, of R.C.A.F. Station Centralia, suffered a broken hip when car went out of control at__ corner of Crediton highway and No. 4 early in the morning. The small English vehicle struck an anchor post on the fence and rolled over. Mackelvie was released by a passing truck­ er. Damage was $300. Joseph Carter, R.R. 1, Clande- boye, lost control of his car and snapped a hydro pole about three miles south of Exeter Sunday. Damages $800 Damages of about $800 were caused Tuesday when a Chatham man’s car turned around on the Dashwood road and skidded backwards into on oncoming Ex­ eter Coach Lines Ltd vehicle driven by Mervyn Webb, of Dashwood. Alfred Smith was the driven of the car. Harold Litt, of Formosa, was in collision with Thomas Coates, accident a mile north of Hensall ages amounted to about $300. Mother and Child Injured A mother and her child suf­ fered slight injuries in a head- on collision on the Crediton road. Cars driven by Rosalee Mack, Crediton, and Donald Keller R.R. 2, Dashwood, met near bridge. Mrs. Keller and child were injured but did require hospitalization. Provincial Constable Elmer Zimmerjnan investigated, Fails To Remain George McLeod, of Hensall, Is charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident on Saturday when his car struck another driven by Margaret Col- qulioun, Clinton, on No. 84. Damage was $200. McLeod was arrested by Provincial Constable Cecil Gibbons, at Egmondville, the same day. his the a car driven by Hensail, in an and a quarter on No. 4. Dam­ at wondered been done when taken according to the it incor- some 70 ____„ _ _ to Stephen. The council is attempt­ ing to get a private bill through the legislature to change this boundary. Deputy-Reeve Wellington Haist said some people thought taxes had risen because of the redecoration of the hall, but this was not so. The cost of the hall had been kept at a minimum through free labor, grants, etc. He stated volunteers who work­ ed on the hall deserved credit. He reported on the Ausable Authority and the equalization committee of county council. Councillor Edward Gill re­ ported considerable gravel had been placed on roads. Complete Drains Three drains or almost completed, Councillor Ed Lamport, were the Keller, Gill stone drains. At drains would be next year. Councillor Gordon new tires had been purchased for the old grader to provide for three snow plows for the town­ ship. Better grades of gravel had been placed on the road. Lower School Levy? Roy Mason, incumbent eight years on the school board, predicted the* school would be lowered at least mill in ’53. Wellwood Gill, another eight­ year member, wished there were others who would serve on the board. Elmer Lawson, nominated for reeve, stated he would like to see taxes stay at five to six mills. Ted Chambers, township rep­ resentative on the district high school board, reported on its activities. Arthur Amy, secretary of the school area board, estimated there would be a surplus of $20,000 this year. were completed reported These and Eckle- least four constructed Ratz said for area lew 01.2 of the her not Sawmill Owner, T. S. Welsh, Dies Private funeral services were held Wednesday in the Bonthron Funeral Home, Hensall, for Thomas Scott Welsh, 41, well- known Hensail businessman who died Sunday. Rev. W. J. Rogers conducted the service. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. The pallbearers were Walter Spencer, Robert Drysdale, Dr. William Middleton, B. W. Tuc- key and Donald Joy nt, Hensail. Bearing the many floral trib­ utes were Bill Parkes, George Hess, Lome Hay, Howard Scane, Claude Blowes, Frank Harburn, Allan Townsend, Thomas Kyle, Ray Schwalm, Jack Boa, Roy Smale and Edward Dlclt. Mr. Scott had been in the saw­ mill business in Hensail all his life and was associated With, his father, the late Thomas Welsh, who died earlier this year* He was a member of the Chattibet of commerce. Surviving besides his wife, the former Hazel Clark, of Exeter, are one son, Wayne, and two sisters, Mrs. Laird Mickle and Mrs. Florence Joynt, both ot Hensail.